Unwanted fat slows you down and makes you feel less confident. Fortunately, you can burn off pounds of fat faster than you ever imagined ÖWith these nine fat-burning tips:No.1 Hit the weights: Losing weight is always a good idea, unless youíre losing so much youíre also burning off muscle. By adding weight training to your routine, youíll ensure that muscle is here to stay.As an added perk, muscle burns fat faster, which means burning more fat and burning it for longer after an intense weight-lifting session than just doing cardio.No. 2 Run like crazy: If youíre willing to sprint 100 yards 10 times in a row, youíll melt away about 500 calories from your waistline. Thatís a Big Mac or two Snickers bars you just burned off! Do that a few days a week and youíll have a new body in no time.No. 3 Down the green: It may seem odd that drinking unsweetened green tea can help you burn fat, but try a glass of it after working out. Not only does it taste good, but it also causes those love handles to fall off your sides faster.No. 4 Work out early: Like everyone else in the world, youíve got a lot to do in the day. Imagine if you could get to the gym or run a few miles before it all gets started? By hitting your routine when you first wake up, before you even eat breakfast, your body will burn fat like thereís no tomorrow!No. 5 Go to sleep: Just because youíre awake doesnít mean youíre doing good things for your body. Live in a constant state of sleep deprivation and you wonít be able to work out as hard as you should, and youíll likely wind up making poor food and drink choices ó especially late at night.No. 6 Stop sitting: Working a desk job is no excuse to stay on your backside all day. Need to talk with a co-worker? Leave the email and phone alone and get up and talk face to face. Then take a quick walk during lunch to rejuvenate and power up for the rest of the day. Making activity part of your lifestyle will go a long way toward shaving off pounds faster!No. 7 Wait for seconds: Your instinct may tell you to grab a second helping of meat and potatoes. But if you want to burn off fat, give yourself 20 minutes after eating your first plate to let your brain catch up to your stomach. Most likely, youíll feel full after that amount of time and will avoid adding unnecessary calories that will have to be burned off later.No. 8 Add ice: Want to burn more fat faster, without even trying? Stop drinking room-temperature water. Instead, drop some ice into your water and drink it when itís nice and cold. It may seem like an old wivesí tale, but drinking cold water has been proven to force your body to burn calories in order to warm the water to body temperature.No. 9 Go for lean protein: You want to burn fat, and protein makes it possible by helping to boost your metabolism and build more fat-burning muscle. So, grab a chicken breast and a spoon of peanut butter to give your body the upper hand against forcing fat far, far away!Sweet and tangy grilled chickenServe this delicious grilled chicken at your next barbecue. The honey-mustard glaze has a wonderful, tangy flavor. Remember to add healthy side dishes for a summer meal that will satisfy, without weighing you down.Servings: 6Hereís what you need:
- 4 Tablespoons honey
- 4 Tablespoons spicy mustard
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Pre-heat the grill. If using coals, heat until the coals turn gray and there are no longer strong flames, 35-45 minutes.
- Combine honey, mustard, lemon peel, soy sauce and garlic. Mix well. Reserve a few tablespoons of the sauce. Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 40 minutes.
- Cook the chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side. Brush with the reserved sauce, and continue cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes per side, until chicken registers 170 degrees F on a meat thermometer.
